Central Elem School
Lincoln, IL · Lincoln ESD 27 · Grades K - 5
417th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 417th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 80th in 2025.
Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 176 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 86.9% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 8.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Central Elem School
Typical home value $136K in zip 62656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Northwest Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 0.5 mi away851st of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 4Washington-Monroe Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 0.6 mi away1,278th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 34% - –Adams Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 1 mi away
- 8Chester-East Lincoln Elem SchoolChester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 · 1.4 mi away477th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 49% - 8West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem SchWest Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 · 2 mi away495th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 51% - 6Olympia South Elem SchOlympia CUSD 16 · 10.6 mi away856th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 37% - 7Mount Pulaski Elem SchoolMt Pulaski CUSD 23 · 10.7 mi away758th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 6Emden Elementary SchoolHartsburg Emden CUSD 21 · 11.9 mi away999th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elem School in?
Central Elem School is part of the Lincoln ESD 27 district in Lincoln, Illinois.
Is Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 417th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elem School?
White 87%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 3%, Black 2% (176 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62656 is $136K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.